Wurtsboro, New York
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Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania
Explore Dingmans Falls
3.80.4 miThe waterfall is about 0.2 miles into the hike. I would recommend going to the very top of the biggest waterfall towards the end of the hike, there are steps leading up to it! There's also a hidden water hole at the very top of the waterfall about 0.2 miles up stream, I saw people in it during th...Read more -
Phoenicia, New York
Hike Mt. Wittenberg
4.3Looking for a great day hike in the Catskill region of NY? Then you should definitely look into and consider tackling Mt. Wittenberg then. A challenging climb up but a very rewarding summit view.Starting at Woodland Valley Campgrounds visitor registration house (where you can pay for parking for ...Read more -
Phoenicia, New York
Camp at Woodland Valley
3.0If you are looking for a great campground up in the Catskill Mountains of New York then you definitely have to check out Woodland Valley Campgrounds. Located about 2 hours north of New York City, it is the perfect place to go to get off the grid. No service for about 30 minutes in any direction.T...Read more -
Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania
Explore George W Child's Park
4.01.4 mi / 144 ft gainOnce parked, enter the trailhead and follow the trail down Dingmans Creek to the first set of falls. Try taking pictures from off the trail to the right of these falls. Continue on to the second waterfall and again step off the trail to take pictures from the right side of the waterfall, if you d...Read more -
Philipstown, New York
Hike the Osborn Loop
7.6 mi / 850 ft gainThe Osborn Loop trail itself is not a loop. It connects to a 2.5 mile section of the Appalachian Trail. Hiking these together creates the loop. Start at the trail head for the Appalachian Trail on South Mountain Pass Road. There is parking for two or three cars. Walk up the road a short dist...Read more -
Cortlandt, New York
Hike the Camp Smith Trail
4.55.92 mi / 1759 ft gainThis approximately 3-hour hike borders the Hudson River, and is one of the best in Westchester County. Start off at the parking area at the Bear Mountain Tollhouse, or at a small parking area farther up Bear Mountain Road, if you want a slightly shorter hike. The trail is fairly steep in places, ...Read more -
Cold Spring, New York
Hike the Perkins/Fahnestock/Charcoal Burners Trail Loop
7.5 mi / 800 ft gainThis is one of my favorite hikes in the Clarence Fahnestock State Park. A real mixed bag but mostly very enjoyable. The trail starts at the Charcoal Burners Trailhead Route 301. There is only road side parking on a soft shoulder, both sides of the road. After a short walk into the forest, you re...Read more -
Big Indian, New York
Hike to Balsam Mountain in the Catskills
5.4 mi / 2910 ft gainTimeline: Weekend, though can easily be done as an overnight trip or just a day hike Summary: Day 1: Hike to camp (0.7 miles, 340' elevation gain) Day 2: Hike to Balsam Mountain and back to camp (4 miles round-trip) Day 3: Relax & hike back to car (0.7 miles) Details: Park the car at McKinle...Read more -
Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania
Hike to Indian Ladder Falls Along Hornbecks Creek
3.52 mi / 400 ft gainFor some time, the trail was eroded above the first falls on Hornbecks Creek, not allowing hikers to access the creek's upper falls if they were coming upstream from Route 209. I am writing this in June 2017 and that is no longer the case! You can hike from Rt. 209 all the way up the creek to Eme...Read more -
Hopewell Junction, New York
Beaver Pond via Appalachian Trail
5.03 mi / 400 ft gainBeaver Pond is a small body of water created by a dam that was constructed during the days of iron ore mining in the area. The pond is crystal clear and has a wonderful tree line right on the water. The best time to visit here is early morning in the fall. With the leaves changing color they m...Read more -
Hopewell Junction, New York
Lake Canopus Viewpoint
4.02.07 mi / 148 ft gainIts a great place to explore as it has a beautiful calm lake especially in the fall, the reflection of the water and the awesome colors are unbelievable. Its a short hike but you certainly could go further up. Parking is free by the road, hike towards the lake about a mile or so. The sound of bi...Read more -
89 Van Orden Road, New Jersey
Hike the Hank's Pond Loop
7 mi / 500 ft gainHank's Pond loop can be accessed from the south at the corner of Clinton road and Van Orden road or from the north, parking at the lot on Stephens road. I hiked from the south on this trip. Follow the wide trail known as Hank's East trail marked with white blazes. Soon you will reach a trail c...Read more -
Jefferson, New Jersey
Thru Hike the Four Birds Trail
19 mi / 1200 ft gainThe Four Birds Trail is about 19 miles long and is a great thru hike or can be done in sections as out and back hikes or part of loop hikes with other trails. Starting from the north, the trail ascends gradually over easy terrain until you reach a cliff ridge. There are several good view points...Read more -
Lehman township, Pennsylvania
Hike to Hornbeck's Creek Waterfall
4.31.2 miGPS Coordinates: 41.187148,-74.885454Driving Directions: From 209, enter into the Delaware Water Gap and in between the 10 and 11 mile markers you will see a sign for Hornbecks Creek with a gravel road adjacent to it. Follow the road back until you reach the parking lot and the trail will be to t...Read more -
Kent, New York
King's Chamber and Moose Hill Loop
3.14 mi / 499 ft gainKing's Chamber and Moose Hill Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Carmel, New York.Read more -
608 Ramapo Valley Road, New Jersey
Hike the Halifax Trail and Ruins in the Ramapo Valley Reservation
8.25 mi / 500 ft gainTo start, I recommend coming in the early morning or afternoon, as the parking lot fills up with people hiking, fishing or going for a walk with their family. I usually get my luckiest before 9. This park is as relaxing or exciting as you want to make it. Here is a good map to use/ print out. We ...Read more